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LIVE: Leadership

LIVE events features men and women who make a difference in their community, providing an open forum to talk about life struggles, challenges, keys to success and lessons in relationships, health, business and more.

Each event is focused on a specific theme and involves incredible thought-provoking speakers, and networking activities in-between. After attending a LIVE event you will have formed new ideas and stronger relationships.

Beer, wine, and refreshments are included in the price of admission. Find out more about the event below.

Melissa McSherry is a Global Business Development Coach and Speaker. As an entrepreneur since 2010, she has launched two successful businesses, doubled her monthly income, and created a true life by design, all while raising a six-year-old son. She has worked with hundreds of people helping them slash their stress while doubling their income, doubling their free time, and creating everything they want out of their business and their life. Additionally, she volunteers her time to mentor fellow female entrepreneurs at the renowned tech hub, 1871, in Chicago, IL.

Neal Sáles-Griffin is an entrepreneur, teacher, and nonprofit leader. He loves solving meaningful problems and helping people make progress. Neal is running for mayor of Chicago where he was born, raised, and still lives. He attended Northwestern University, where he became student body president. Neal went on to work in venture capital, an experience that inspired him to teach himself to code. He then co-founded The Starter League. It was one of the first beginner-focused in-person coding schools and first tenants of 1871, Chicago’s technology hub. Today Neal is the CEO of CodeNow a national nonprofit serving low-income students. Every Monday morning, he returns to the neighborhood where he grew up to teach students how to solve problems their own communities with technology.